Health Update - June 2023

Here’s what I found on the CDC’s page on ME/CFS symptoms (I’d post a link but I’m not sure what all is appropriate for posting on patreon yet since I’m new around these parts!): Worsening of ME/CFS symptoms after physical or mental activity that would not have caused a problem before illness. This is known as post-exertional malaise (PEM). People with ME/CFS often describe this experience as a “crash,” “relapse,” or “collapse.” During PEM, any ME/CFS symptoms may get worse or first appear, including difficulty thinking, problems sleeping, sore throat, headaches, feeling dizzy, or severe tiredness. It may take days, weeks, or longer to recover from a crash. Sometimes patients may be house-bound or even completely bed-bound during crashes. People with ME/CFS may not be able to predict what will cause a crash or how long it will last.

JessScreams

Can you explain what a "crash" is?

Jim DeArras

Please get well soon. We need more physics! (from one physics nerd to another)

Howard Schoeberlein

There is a physicist who is treating long-covid patients and seems to have successes. Maybe you already know her. It is PD Dr. Dr. Bettina Hohberger and she treated them with BC007 from Berlin Cures in Erlangen. Meanwhile the clinical studies are beginning. (https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/studie-fuer-das-long-covid-mittel-bc007-ist-finanziert-18390943.html, https://taz.de/Medikament-gegen-Long-Covid/!5935657/, there is even information about this on the site of a German ministery: https://www.gesundheitsforschung-bmbf.de/de/recover-ein-neuer-wirkstoff-im-fokus-gegen-long-covid-14822.php ) Maybe you already know all this ....? I hope that this can help you too and that Dianna will be better soon!! <3

Andrea Ballhause

Thanks Levi! You, too, are a rockstar and an awesome friend. I forgot to name you in my comment to today’s (7/30/23) post from Dianna on Twitter(!) and I want to fix that now 🏆💙🎉📹

Stefanie Ray y Velarde

Hoping as always this is a step forward towards her recovery! Glad to hear she is at least cracking the odd joke now and again, that shows tremendous resilience. You are all doing an amazing job taking care of her.

Roy

get well soon!

Suhani Sunder

Get well soon!

Damien

please get well

Rickerr

From a COVID alert service I just learned about this today (July 22, 2023): Amygdala and Insula Retraining (AIR) Significantly Reduces Fatigue and Increases Energy in People with Long COVID Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Medicine (eCAM). http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/7068326 I have not read it but the title is encouraging for Dianna. You may want to contact them. At minimum she might be part of a study. Best wishes. Tom Schneider

Thomas Schneider

Cheering on Dianna and Kyle as usual with introductions to awesome music! Hotel Pools - Palmscapes (Full Album) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTACekXFmWk&t=173s

Richard Pearce

Keep kicking ass. Big hugs and positive juju your way.

Gabrielle Bayhi

Hang in there, Diana, It is hard to believe right now, but it DOES get better, it does go away. that may not make it feel OK right now, but keep hope and hang on to those days where you do feel better. Your fans love you and we miss you. Looking forward to your return to life as we all should know it.

Kellye Just

I introduced my daughter to Diana many years ago. While she chose not to follow in science she is working in technology. Diana helped her see that learning can be fun. We continue to pray for her recovery.

brian anzaldua

I've been a Physics Girl fan for a long time and just now got caught up with what is going on. Dianna - you are amazing and you'll get through this. Sending lots of love to you and all the wonderful people who are taking care of you...

Andrew Melichar

Hang in there! We’re here waiting!

Edson Andrade

How do we donate?

Joseph Murphy

I miss your adventures and lessons while I wish for complete return of your good health. One of my favorite presentations of yours continues to be your adventure on the submarine in the artic. Immediately impressive you were allowed to do that and so evident how widely appreciated you are. I imagine the entire crew thinks often of you. Get well soon! Dean

Dean P Neuburger

Thank-you. Lotsa of love and prayers for a full recovery. ❤️❤️❤️BTW, I'm a family doctor in Toronto and can't find any clear helpful way to for people with long COVID-19 to recover. The only small thing with a little but scientifically significant results so far seems to be with Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 and about our cells' energy producers call mitochondria. Hope your/Dianna's team is considering everything. Here're a couple of studies. More research is needed. 1) Coenzyme Q10 + alpha lipoic acid for chronic COVID syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9395797/ 2) High-dose coenzyme Q10 therapy versus placebo in patients with post COVID-19 condition: a randomized, phase 2, crossover trial https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(22)00235-6/fulltext. It's up to Dianna and her circle of care to decide what to do together. These are just some personal thoughts and not professional advice. Thanks again for the updates. Sincerely, Doug

Douglas Mark

This must be so hard for you all. Hang in there. There's a ton uf us wishing Dianna all the best for her recovery - and my Nanna always said that good things come to those that wait.

Allan Trudgeon

I’m really shocked and saddened after learning about your situation today. Instantly became a sponsor as I have really enjoyed your videos and your positive energy. This gave me tears and hit me hard because it is so unfair. Shoutout to those around your who are in it with you. Big hug is sent to you from a garden-chair in Norway.

Eirik Øra

And all the strength to people taking care of her.

Cheekoo Y

Please please please recover soon. Take your time but just be back please. Wishing you all the best.

Cheekoo Y

Wishing you all the best healing you can get! It is great to see how much you are loved. Keep your spirits as high as you can, it is the best medicine! Keep those little sense of humor moments coming!

Tim Nelson

I really hope she gets well soon;and I'm glad she is still around.

Jonathan Hart

Best wishes from Germany… 🤗

Marco Anello

This is such a terrible thing for Dianna and friends and family to have to go through, I can't fathom the pain, anger, and frustration Dianna must be feeling; to go from so productive and creative to a dark, quiet room 24/7. I don't know what to say, I wish I could make it better, or knew the right doctor that had the right treatment. If there is anything she needs that can help her feel better, please don't hesitate to ask.

Steve Victory

Thinking of you guys down in Australia.

Simon Saunders

What an unnecessary & rude thing to write here...

Justdunkaroos

Ina T.

Sincere thanks for the updates, compadres!

Boyd Nethercott

*Say the word* if more funds are needed. Along with many others I, too, could "bump-up" my Patreon membership to help. Oh! Dear Dianna! How want her to be well again!

Boyd Nethercott

I thrilled to see Dianna's curiosity piqued by the fluids pulsing - to the beat of her own {magnificent} heart.

Boyd Nethercott

Kyle and Levi... Dianna's First Knights! Thank you for taking care of our Physics Girl! I'm sure Dianna can't risk reading that many comments during her good times... so I'll just add to the energy. We are all here for you "D", and we are pulling for you to kick this thing in the butt and start teaching us again! I'm am so sad the such a curious mind has to spend most of the day doing nothing.... that has to be insane.. like being trapped in a cage.

TheJaded

I"m glad that you found (presumably) an adhesive to hold the PICC line in place that doesn't elicit reactions from Dianna's immune system. I've had PICC lines a few times, and will again soon (for cancer treatment), and tend to develop allergy to those adhesives myself. But I'm relieved to know that Dianna doesn't have to be poked as often with needles now. When I get a PICC line, I amuse myself by saying that I'm being "Borg-ified," as in the cybernetic oranisms in *Star Trek: The Next Generation.* Now I'm also in extra good company, with Dianna being similarly accoutred.

Jean-Philippe Suter

The good thing here is, you can't give up if you're still able to be curious. To me, that's the best news.

Martin Rioux

https://youtube.com/shorts/H3xEbpnv5fo?feature=share

Nicholas Thompson

Thinking of your collaboration with Jade’s Up and Atom after seeing her latest YouTube short! I hope you feel you can watch it too if you’re reading these words…🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬💯♾☮️💟😘🥰😍🚀🌌🌈〇□🗽🗽🗽🌞🌞🌞…

Nicholas Thompson

Thanks for the update. Hoping for more good days.

Don

I just thought of a silly idea for the upcoming Open Sauce. What if Allen (watching his vid when I thought of it) or really a group of creators work on a Diana cam so she can attend virtually on the shoulder of her friends. Maybe we make it a parrot, or other puppet/animal/fruit whatever, with a cam and mic inside that people can interact with. Different tubers could take turns having the parrot on shoulder or perched nearby. Anyways just an idea. maybe? =] mUcH LoVe =]

Ryan Mooney

... a fan just stopped by to give Dianna a hug and to let Kyle know that his dedication is inspiring to all of us. And thanks to the entire support team. Dianna is lucky to have you all.

SeattleDan

Dianna, keep up the good spirits. There are medical advances every day, and soon, there will be one with your name on it. I wish you all the best. Kyle, you are incredibly dedicated and caring. People will always know this about you. And for this difficult journey, may it always be filled with love and hope and achievement.

McLen

Dianna, I wish you to enjoy happy physicsing as soon as possible. If only physics could help you how you help to physics to be closer, easier to understand and enjoyable to broad public. If only specific wavelength of light, frequencies of sound/music, temperature, pressure and humidity of air, polarity and intensity of some field, ... could help you to recover faster. When I see the patience and love of your amazing husband to you and the fact that nothing stops your curiosity I know that your comeback is approaching :-)

Ondrej Grulich

Dianna, I have a young, healthy college son and my mom heart just wants to give you a hug (I know, overstimulation = bad). We’ve been re-watching lots of your videos - so thanks. There aren’t a ton of things that at this age he tolerates doing with mom - chalk one up for Physics 😉😂 We are rooting for you.

Kara Shore

Often, you don't know what you're capable of doing until you have to do it. Much love to Dianna and her loving care-givers. I'm visualizing her future videos where she's smiling and explaining all of this to us.

Joanne K

Thank you for providing this update. Dianna is such a fun, outgoing educator and I miss her impact. I look forward to seeing her improve.

quietssstorm

So important that you are sharing these details. The daily life of chronic illness is so hidden that it hardly seems real to most people. I read this thread describing how one ME/CFS patient devised a way to communicate with her loved ones that took much less energy (small motions of the finger that stood for certain ideas like hot/cold, drink/eat, pain, etc. ). I hope you can find some part of this helpful but I also hope that it will not be needed. 💚💙💜 Kim & Michael thinking of you. https://twitter.com/SabineHermisson/status/1666398559841681408?s=20

Socratica Studios

Thank you for taking care of her 🥰 we're all rooting for you!

Pato Hondagneu Roig

Get well, you wonderful human being. We all believe in and support you. You’re an incredible person, and you’re going to pull through this. You got this. ❤️

Miso Ramen

Thanks for the update and thank you for taking care of Dianna and being there for her🫂

BenRifkah Bergsten-Buret

I will do that. But try to remember my original advice was to not give up, try to find solutions, and fight. The phrase "force your body to handle more than it could before" is not about pretending like you're perfectly healthy. It's advice meant to drive for action. Responders have focused on the exercise bit, but none of you seem to value mental strength. I did also say "mentally engage". The essence of my advice was positive, but you didn't notice it. I think you, and many rational people forget that it is good to try, experiment, stay positive, because you are too comfortable waiting around for all the evidence (that someone else will collect for you...). I will watch your documentaries, and I'm sure will learn something, but it does not seem like you are much concerned with learning from anyone else. I think this ultimately, will likely be a weakness. I'm sorry you've struggled, and I hope you find your way out of what you're in. But no one will save you from your predicament. Your attitude must go along with the medicine. Drive yourself to health. Much love. ❤

Kieran Le Cam

Millions of ppl have debilitating and disabling Long Covid, including MCAS and MECFS. Research for these illnesses prior to LC have been woefully underfunded, so options are very limited.

Centralperk

💜 millions of us are suffering behind closed doors from LC

Centralperk

Please watch videos on severe MECFS from ME Action, Solve ME, or other advocacy organizations. Watch the documentary Unrest by Jennifer Brea. You will learn why this advice is so bad.

Centralperk

Long Covid, MCAS, and MECFS are caused by viral infections and do not respond well to exertion. It will cause PEM/PESE that is disabling and can be permanent. With all due respect, your is horrible “advice” and your presumptive take that what works for most illnesses works for viral illnesses is what’s wrong with the medical establishment. I ignorantly “pushed through” LC for 2 years and drove myself to bedridden. Prayed it wouldn’t be permanent. A year later I am still disabled. A person can’t begin to rebuild exertion until they’ve found a cocktail of meds that will help prop up their body, and reduce systemic inflammation and immune system over-response. There’s no clear cut cocktail, so it takes a ton of trial and error. Likely due to viral persistence.

Centralperk

Perhaps you're right. I'm only being pragmatic, because it seems like this is taking a while and going in circles. I know from experience that especially with new diseases, doctors do not always know how to proceed, and it's often up to you to ad lib. It sounds unscientific, but it is simply early science: experimentation. Sometimes failure means you should give up a course of action, sometimes it means the improvement is too negligible to understand as improvement, and you must keep fighting, for a negligible improvement to become a substantial one. Waiting around may work for colds and short term viruses, but for a long term disease, to shorten recovery from say, two decades, to a few years, it may take a healthy amount of stubbornness. All I'm preaching, is to trust not only your doctors, but also dare to trust yourself, and experiment with your own condition, and try to see what works. You may be surprised (or unsurprised) at the results. Of course, everyone is free to choose what is best for them, but every one of our experiences is valuable to each other, including yours, and including mine. I was sharing my own experience. Thank you for sharing yours.

Kieran Le Cam

Seeing those eyes again woke me up, get better PG we are all pulling for you.

Ken Bouteiller

Such a long road for her.

Catherine Naghitorabi

When I was recovering from CMV, which ended up causing Transverse Myelitis, forcing my body to do more each day was exactly what ended up causing the TM to get worse. Generally, yes, exercise is the path to the recovery, but not always. It depends on the person. These days, when I have a virus, I always sleep and rest until it is gone - however long that takes, and then move forward with recovery.

Michael Porter

Get well you legend! And huge thank you to her team for support and care.

Legga L

So sad to see slow progress, but on the other hand… progress! If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask! We all feel so helpless! Much love to all of you. ❤️

Phil Moyer

Thank you for helping her heal! Miss you and your team!

CTOCSE8

Thank you for the video! Still praying for everyone 🙏 ❤️

Quakeprincess22

Thank you for being there for her.

Disconnected Dan

Cheering on Physics Girl and Kyle as usual! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N66hK6ma55k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8obgZM7X0Lc Ps. I guess that this current health update post answers the previous question of intravenous and injection vitamins.

Richard Pearce

Briefly, concerning the issue: the virus seems to vampirically take your cells energy. But I'm assuming over time, your body does reduce the presence of the virus, perhaps it can grow again, but there are windows of opportunity. Wouldn't maintaining the fight, maintaining some level of exercise, and occasionally pushing to find your limits, keep everything running as efficiently as possible, so that when your immune system does respond well to the virus, it offers an opportunity to create a positive feedback loop? The only issue is balance. Find *your* max efficiency. But it doesn't happen on its own, it happens by *trying* things and not giving up. You don't need to be a doctor to understand this logic. It's always dangerous when the stakes are high... but what else can you *do* ? Much love, keep up the fight. ❤👊

Kieran Le Cam

With all due respect, did you read your own article till the end? It is mentioned for the average patient, that slowly increasing exercise (implied, depending on the patient) is still, ideally under supervision, the recommend path to recovery. Additionally the message is, like my own, do not give up.

Kieran Le Cam

Thank you for these updates. Please let her know that I am praying for her and Tso are many others.

David Jeroslow

I know this comment comes from a place of love but please know that "force your body to handle more than it did before" is advice that can actively harm many long covid patients. https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20220803/why-exercise-doesnt-help-people-with-long-covid

Julie of the Shire

Thank you for these updates. It's sad but good to know how she's doing. I'm glad she has such caring friends who help her. I'm looking forward to the day she is back on her feet.

John N Nelson

Love builds the physics of connection between PG Team and supporters. Ok!

Jill

Don't only spend time waiting, spend time trying. You may have the solution no one else does. Mentally engage, and try to force your body to handle more than it did before. Try, try, try. Much love. ❤

Kieran Le Cam

My own comparatively mild ME/CFS is what prompted me to join Dianna's Patreon. I am hoping on her behalf for her hastened recovery and also for my own. My own situation is nothing compared to hers and many other sufferers. Knowing what I know makes me feel inordinately concerned for her even though we are not personally acquainted. I have to say, it is great to hear her voice!

Hal Hawkins

Dianna is so amazing. All of you supporting her are amazing. 💜

Michael Casey

I am so appreciative of everyone helping Dianna out. I just wish there was something someone could do to get her over this. I have never heard of anyone having such a difficult time with this. Praying she gets back to her old self soon.

David Rimovsky

I use Dianna's videos in my physics and astronomy classes. Every time I do now, I say "Get better Dianna!" We are all pulling for her.

James Lupton

it's so reassuring to hear her voice, even if she's exhausted. and i'm glad that nothing stops her curiosity.

cameron

Sending love, restoration and strength to Dianna and her caregiving team.

Heidi A

I know she must be appreciative of everyone who has worked so hard to help her recover. Caregivers are saints in my view. Thank you for the update, and as everyone else does, I hope for a sure and speedy recovery.

Paul B. Hogue

I cannot tell you how happy it makes me that she was awake even if it was just for the short duration of the video. Hoping for a speedy recovery :) You've got this!

d'Herbais de Thun Sébastien

It's wonderful to hear her voice, even if only a tiny bit.

Aaron Bono

"None of this has killed her silly sense of humor"

TheDig

I truly appreciate the updates. I wish nothing but the best for her and a strong recovery.

Grimm Reaper

Thanks so much for the glimpse. I am glad her curiosity is still with her. May she grow stronger each day.

Chris Bart

I'm glad to hear some amount of progress. Also really interesting to see a PICC line where they use a needle in it. Here in New Zealand we have a self-sealing system that our Syringes screw onto that uses a positive pressure system to prevent bacteria or air getting in during the connection or disconnection of it. All the best, both to Diana and to Kyle and Levi!

James Curd

I feel heartbroken to see such a beautiful, clever, dynamic person struggling so much for health and energy. I really hope for a quick healing. I reallly admire Dianna and hope the best for her and for her family. J

Jacopo Morganti

So sad to see such an exuberant woman brought so low - sending hugs and love.

Nigel D Perels

I echo everything Dr Andy wrote. I had a PICC line for transfusions, antibiotics, blood works and chemo for several months. It had to be flushed, and the area sterilized weekly when it was flushed. I'm not sure what Chris meant about the nurse changing the PICC line. Maybe he meant the line being flushed.

Sasha Rosen

Stick at it, don't stop believing, this too shall pass. All cliches I know, but you have to believe. Sending healing energy.

Dr Andy Hill

Struggling with long Covid myself. Will pass on anything helpful in the way of treatments. A terrible drag, but, still, I think some deep meditation goes on through all the sleepiness and exhaustion, some kind of rearranging of ideas which will ultimately yield deep new insights.

Chris Young

Thank you for the update, hope she gets better soon. Keep up the good work and stay strong

Itay Habani

These updates are fantastic. Thank you so much. Dianna, we need people like you. We all want you to come back to us. However long it takes, it will be worth it. You are loved and missed. We look forward to a happier future.

Lerenau

Thanks for the update and all that you all as her supportive team do. Happy to support xx

Parnos

Thank you for the update. Thinking about what has happened o Dianna always just makes me want to cry. She is so lucky to have you guys helping her. It’s so hard on all of you. Surely with all the research being done they will find a cure for her at some point - we can only hope sooner rather than later. We think my dd has MCAS, but it is nowhere like what DIanna is going through. I’m sure you are doing everything that could possibly help Dianna but pls feel free to contact me directly if you are interested in what my dd was taking for MCAS. Best wishes and kind thoughts -

Margaret Hamilton

I hope things get better. But its been a year. It might be time to try something different. Maybe ambien, marijuana, or ecstacy. Something to change the mindset. I apologize if this is too bold

John

Thank you for the update. I wish there were some sudden and rapid cure discovered for her and others similarly suffering. I'm glad to hear that her sense of humor is still there, able to emerge during moments when she feels better. Much love to her and to you guys who are doing such a great job taking care of her. I'm sure it's exhausting, so take care of yourselves as well.

Amelia Adele T.

Hoping the best for Diana 🙏

Marcos Vega

Make sure the nurse maintains and replaces the PICC line on schedule. My mother's was not, and clustered bacteria would be thrust into the bloodstream with every infusion of meds or fluids.

Chris Barry

I continue to pray for Dianna’s recovery and for Kyle as he manages the stress of caregiving. Thanks to Levi for stepping in to help Kyle and for keeping us updated!

Roger

So sorry you are still struggling. Who knew this was even possible. This is only temporary and you will get through this. We are all with you.

Mark Balderrama

Fingers crossed for speedy recovery!

Navin Weeraratne

Thanks for the update, Dianna. We all want to see you healthy again.

dino@deanlm.com

I am hoping for the best for you Diana. There is a lot of research on mitochondria and the human microbiome. I am betting these areas will be helpful in your recovery. Good luck and keep fighting the good fight.

Bart de Boisblanc

My heart aches for all of you. Your loyal love for Dianna Is beautiful. Truly hope that she will continue to gradually improve. This is a long hard road but hopefully someone will find an effective treatment for her and the many others like her. I will continue to follow her course.

ViolinDancer

Hi Dianna and Kyle. Thinking of you guys. We may just be internet folks but please know that there are people out here truly rooting for you and we'll be right here for you always, we're not going anywhere. Much love to you both.

Dan

It is really heartbreaking to see and hear about such a vibrant spirit being so debilitated by long COVID. I and my wife continue to wish for a speedy recovery.

John Robinson

I am praying for Diana to get better.🙏🙏

Ed Bartkiewicz

Thoughts are with you all, stay strong. Get well soon Dianna

Edward Bacon

Thank you for the update! I was personally overjoyed to see Dianna being more active to where she shows her well-known curiosity! I'm also happy to read that Dianna does have more moments of energy than before. Sending you lots of love.

Kooster

Hang in there, everyone 🙏💕

Savy M

That's the first time in a long time I've heard her voice or seen her move. I see that as a great sign. Also, as for the PCC line, I had one during chemotherapy and I believe it made a huge difference in my recovery time. Thanks for sharing Levi. And to Diana, prayers are going up for you sweetie 🙏

Dana Latta

Thank you for the update. It's a relief to know that she is being cared for by such loving friends and family, that makes a world of difference. All my best wishes for Dianna and all of you.

Roger Peterson

I really hope that researchers will have some break throughs for her and others who are having to deal with this awful by product of the pandemic disease! We are all here for Dianna and all of her friends and family! We have all of you in our thoughts! Stay strong and positive and keep her sillyness as a positive that she will continue to fight and get better! Love you all! 🥰😘♥️

Kimberly Nickerson

Lots of hopeful research being done, hopefully rendering specific treatments soon! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10224216/

Camela J Hicks Alexander

Sending strength and love to you all. You have the biggest hearts. With all this support from those around her Dianna must be feeling very loved ❤️

Sarah McKelvey

It's so sad that she's still struggling so bad, but it was wonderful seeing glimpses of the true Dianna, even if it was for just a few seconds, in this video. Wishing you all the best!! We cannot wait for her to get back to her "happy physicsing"!!

Filipe Pereira

Dianna, stay strong, you will come out the other side of this, eventually your body’s inflammation and reaction will calm down, but I know it’s a marathon. Kyle & Levi, thank you for taking care of her. Too many of us our forgotten. Please consider applying for SSDI for her. And caretaker income for yourself. Sending love & hope. ❤️‍🩹

Centralperk

We hope that you are able to continue to support Dianna. We hope for the best. Don't forget to apply for any benefits that can help deal with this health crisis - Social Security Disability Insurance, etc. We wish you well.

John Gnassi & Deb Sutliff

Prayers going up daily for you. Keep up the fight. We miss you!

Dan Arrington

That last bit though is such a ray of hope! There was still a hint of excitement in her voice at watching the process.

Iana Nelson

Sending all the positive energy I can for continued recovery. I hope that someday soon that researchers can figure out the systems at work in long COVID and find a way to reverse or limit their impact.

The Awesomer

This is so heartbreaking 😢 Is there really nothing that can be done to help her condition!? I can't even fathom how strong Dianna is for fighting this for so long and continuing to have hope...

Alex Golembeski ツ

My best to you all. Much love.

Rob Tai

Poor baby! 😢 Assumptions aren't good. Question everything, push the envelope! https://giphy.com/gifs/AlbertEinstein-einstein-albert-NS7Ai5yTyG5kA

Lawrence Tate

This is so unfortunate and difficult. Perhaps Dianna would be ok to talk to people at NIH, the National Institutes of Health. There are many scientists there working on diseases and perhaps just being part of the science would give here encouragement. https://www.nih.gov/

Thomas Schneider

She is so brave. 💪Keep fighting Dianna. ❤️

Manu Parashar

Love you Physics Girl. Holding you in my heart. And sending you lots of love and light. And healing vibes. Much love

lulu

Sending virtual love!! 💖

Koen Bollen

It's great to hear Dianna speaking so clearly. Slow progress is good progress. Thanks to all of the caregivers and for the video updates.

Steve Brown

I love you Physic's Girl, wishing you well.

Richard Morton

Dianna, as heartbreaking as your situation is, I have to say that this video seemed like an improvement from previous videos. It was nice to hear your voice and see you watch the nurse with your familiar inquisitive eyes. These may be small improvements but it's always good to take even the small victories when you can. One day your fight is going to pay off :)

Robert Evans

I can't imagine how hard this must be for everyone involved, but it's so awesome to hear about the lighter moments, and to know that Dianna has kept her curiosity and sense of humour despite all these challenges. We're all rooting for all of you, and looking forward to the day when this begins to pass! Hang in there!

Cole Peters

Being trapped in just your mind is such a hard experience. Though the mind is extremely resilient if you let it be. Working on problems without a pencil and paper is a different experience but it is possible. My chronic fatigue has put me in this state for weeks but not months. When in that state I use the couple minutes I have to take in a physics problem. Then think about it for days until I have 5 minutes I can record my thoughts. Today is today and all we can do is accept the reality of today. Nobody knows what the reality of tomorrow is, but focusing on making it better is a worthy struggle. We are all sending you positive thoughts.

Alex Taylor

Thank you Levi & Kyle!

Niels van den Boogaard

Every time I see an update in my inbox I get so hopeful. This is so hard to see month after month. I can't imagine what it is like for Dianna and her caretakers to live it. Know that when you send the update saying "Dianna has turn the corner and is feeling better" that we will all still be here. We'll be cheering!

Sue L’Hommedieu

Surreal, indescribable suffering is probably the best way to describe what long-haul appears to be to loved ones. To me, it was a profound realization of how immensely a person can suffer and still be alive. I hate that she's living through this, but I'm hoping she gets better faster than my wife did (~2yrs later, I have her back ~100%).

zak t

My prayer are with Dianna and all her caregivers. May the Lord give you all strength to over come this.

Michael Pistey

I was diagnosed with MCAS in the last year. However it's plagued me my entire life. Not to the extent of Dianna's case. I personally try to bring awareness of this disorder to as many as I can.

Michael Pistey

Best of wishes for a speedy recovery! You are all, every one of you, amazing and wonderful people, and the world is a better place for you being in it! Thank you for everything!

Dan Peterson

I was just about to send you some information and this email appeared in my inbox. It was kismet..lol. I am so happy to hear you're feeling more of your silly self 🥰 I know you'll see the other side of this and I can't wait to share in your joy when that happens. I have a client in Miami that owns an herbal medicine practice. She has helped many people with the after effects of Covid. Her name is Dr. Carolyn Cook. I don't know if she can help but maybe it wouldn't hurt for Kyle to chat with her. https://miamiherbs.com/ Sending peace, hugs, and all the good juju!!!

Susan Schaible

Thanks for the continued updates; return to better health sooner than later hero PhysicsGirl!! 😻♥️😻♥️

Hacim Llih

This breaks my heart. She is lucky to have you both. Hoping for some good news soon in terms of recovery 🤞

T W

Sending the biggest, most supportive hugs to you all.

Michael Kobb

Curiosity is good. Mind and body are strong.

Quasijoe

So painful to watch, and to think you all have been doing this for so long is heartbreaking. Can’t wait to see you fight this off and leave that dark room behind 💪🏼

Dave Bennett

My thoughts are with you Dianna, and your caregivers, every day. The world misses you, I miss you. Hope you turn a real corner soon.

Gregory Gentile

Much love and hope to you all. I look forward to the day when this time is a bad memory

Ian Date

just beyond comprehension,,

TomT

Best wishes for Dianna, you caretakers, and her medical staff!

Timothy p smith

I can't wait for the day when she can look back through all the things her wonderful community has said in support of her over these months. It is seeming closer and closer. Even if it is still far off. Hang in there team!

Suzanne Strickland

I wish I was close enough to come help, but I'm near Portland Oregon. You are all in my thoughts and prayersoften. "Live long and prosper", Dianna and all of you!

Mark Dakins

I just re-watched some videos of her on quarks and dark matter. she was such a curious, excited girl, who loved to explain the world to others. I really miss her. my thoughts and prays are with her. please be strong, don't give up, fight, there is alway hope

anti.gravity.in.motion

Thank you again and again for your comittment to Dianna. We all cannot wait to see her cheerful videos again. But right now recovery is so important, I hope these baby steps will become bigger and bigger soon.

Christoph S.

So much love to Kyle and Levi, I cannot imagine how difficult it is to see someone you love so paralyzed. For all its worth I'm sending you all my love and energy to help you through this tough time. We will have Dianna back no later how long it takes xxx

Simon Tapley

Thinking about you all. You got this, Dianna.

Luis Torrefranca

Get well soon Dianna!

Fundamentals of electric circuits

You guys are doing an incredible job caring for your loved one. Wishing everyone the best

Carolyn

I hope there is serious research going on into this! Get better Hun!

Dale Allen Platt

Continuously praying for your full recovery. 💕🙏🏽💕

Kim Ferguson

Sending all the positive vibes I have. <3

Tiffany Kinney

It is so, so, so good to see you! Even masked, I can tell it’s Physics Girl! Our bodies are “fearfully and wonderfully made”, and have enormous healing powers. I pray you improve every day.

Mel Beckman

Dianna has been such a ray of sunshine in my life, I hope that somehow that bounces back to her from all of us, while she needs it.

MARY BOWDEN

Wishing for a healthy recovery in time 🙏

John Stutz

lots of love and hugs for everyone, stay strong, we support your efforts

Victor Lopez

Thank you Levi for helping with her care! We all wait with baited breath to hear about even little moments of normalcy. How difficult to live through, but she is truly loved by many. It is hard to imagine how one goes through the daily monotony of not providing stimulation to prevent a hard crash. One has to become a zen master to do it well.

Tom Schroeder

Sending Dianna, her friends and her loved ones , our best wishes and hopes for her body to recover.

Victor Lopez

Thank you for the update and your commitment to Dianna. Her awesomeness attracts so many wonderful people and it’s comforting to know that she has such a great support group. Sending strength and hope to you all!

Koren Taylor

Every day we think of all of you and pray for your strength and Dianna's recovery.

Timothy Williams

I’m so glad you’re there for her. The boredom must be as bad as the pain. I hope that clears up soon, and she can find things to engage her beautiful curiosity with. Get better, Diana.

jennifer Feldman

I have to believe the brighter times will come again, that your body will come back into alignment with your vibrancy! Pulling for you aways,💕

Sy Lighthill

Thank you so much for helping her out. Diana and all of you please hang in there. I’m know you will get better.

Daniel A Decker

When she’s ready, there’s a community to help support her emotional needs :)

Kevin Liam O'Donnell

Thinking of you often!

Mike Pezaro

Best of luck!

Jannes Verlinde